Fried Cheese Curds with Peach-Tandoori Dip
The refreshing and slightly bitter flavour of a Canadian blonde beer will provide crisp contrast to these sensational little snacks.
- Prep: 20 min
- Cooking: 10 min
Ingredients
- Peach-Tandoori Dip
- 1 cup (250 mL) peach diced or mango
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
- 1 tsp (5 mL) tandoori paste
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh chives chopped
- Fried Cheese Curds
- Oil for frying
- 8 oz (240 g) Canadian cheese curds
- 1 cup (250 mL) tempura batter store-bought or prepared (fairly thick)
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Preparation
Peach-Tandoori Dip
In a blender, purée the peach with lemon juice, tandoori paste, sour cream and chives. Pour into a bowl and reserve.
Fried Cheese Curds
Heat oil on medium-high heat in a deep fryer or saucepan.
Dip cheese curds into tempura batter. Place well-coated cheese curds into hot oil and fry until golden.
Drain on paper towels and serve with the Peach-Tandoori Dip.
Tips
The oil used for frying must be very hot, 350- 375 °F (180-190 °C). Fry in small batches and keep warm in a 200 °F (100 °C) preheated oven.
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Nutritional information
Per serving| Energy: | 160 Calories |
| Protein: | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate: | 9 g |
| Fat: | 11 g |
| Fibre: | 0.5 g |
| Sodium: | 214 mg |
Top 5 Nutrients
| (% DV*) | |
|---|---|
| Calcium: | 18 % / 194 mg |
| Phosphorus: | 13 % |
| Vitamin B12: | 12 % |
| Selenium: | 10 % |
| Zinc: | 10 % |
